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social cognitive neuroscience  

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  • Definition Social cognitive neuroscience is the study of the processes in the human brain that allow people to understand others, understand themselves, and navigate the social world effectively. Social cognitive neuroscience draws on theories and psychological phenomena from across the social sciences, including social cognition, political cognition, behavioral economics, and anthropology. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Social Cognitive Neuroscience]

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